UB School of Law Student Handbook AY 19-20 08 20 2019

2019-2020 STUDENT HANDBOOK Students are advised that the policies and procedures in this handbook are subject to change at any time Students are notified of such changes by email to the University of Baltimore account and are bound by them Also available online: law.ubalt.edu/academics University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Contents DEAN’S MESSAGE OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC PROGRAM CORE COMPETENCIES THE HONOR CODE PURPOSE (SECTION I) NOTICE OF HONOR CODE PROVISIONS (SECTION II) DEFINITIONS (SECTION III) PROHIBITED CONDUCT (SECTION IV) PROCEEDINGS (SECTION V) REPORTS TO THE MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS OR OTHER STATE BAR ADMITTING AUTHORITY (SECTION VI) 20 MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT HONOR BOARD (SECTION VII) 20 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (SECTION VIII) 21 JURIS DOCTOR REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM INFORMATION 23 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 23 REQUIRED COURSES 23 MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM CREDIT HOUR LOADS FOR FULL AND PART TIME STUDENTS 24 TRANSFER BETWEEN DIVISIONS 25 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT 25 FIRST AND SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM 27 UPPER LEVEL REQUIREMENT OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2018 OR LATER 30 Scholarly Writing Requirement 30 Law in Context Requirement .31 Experiential Requirement – Learn by Doing 32 REPEATING REQUIRED COURSES 33 INCOMING TRANSFER STUDENT COURSE CREDITS AND GRADES 34 CLASS RANK, GRADUATION, AND HONORS AND AWARDS 35 Class Rank .35 Graduation Application 35 Honors and Awards 35 PETITION FOR EXCEPTION TO ACADEMIC POLICIES 38 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 COURSE PLANNING GUIDE: J.D FOR STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2018 TO PRESENT 39 REQUIRED COURSES 39 BAR SUBJECT AREAS 39 In addition to the subject matter of the Required Courses, left, the following additional subjects are tested on the Uniform Bar Exam, either on the Multistate Bar Exam, Multistate Essay Exam or both 39 FOUNDATIONAL COURSES 39 These are not bar tested or required but are strongly recommended for all students in addition to bar tested subjects 39 COURSE PLANNING GUIDE: J.D FOR STUDENTS ENTERING FALL 2015 TO SUMMER 2018 40 REQUIRED COURSES 40 BAR SUBJECT AREAS 40 FOUNDATIONAL COURSES 40 J.D CLINICAL LAW PROGRAM – PRACTICAL SKILLS EXPERIENCE 41 DESCRIPTIONS OF CLINICS 42 Saul Ewing Civil Advocacy Clinic – credits 42 Community Development Clinic – credits 42 Criminal Practice Clinic – credits 43 Bronfein Family Law Clinic – credits 44 Human Trafficking Prevention Project – credits 44 Immigrant Rights Clinic – credits 44 Innocence Project Clinic – credits over two -semesters 45 Mediation Clinic for Families (3 credits) 45 Mental Health Law Clinic – credits .46 Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic – credits 46 The Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic – credits .46 LAW CLINIC PREREQUISITES 47 CLINIC SELECTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 48 Selection Policies 48 Selection Procedures 49 CLINIC ATTENDANCE POLICY 52 INDIVIDUAL CLINIC POLICIES 52 CLINICAL LEGAL WRITING PROGRAM 52 CONTACT INFORMATION 53 J.D OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 54 NON-CLASSROOM COURSE CREDIT POLICY 54 LEGAL EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM (ATTORNEY PRACTICE, CORPORATE COUNSEL, JUDICIAL, AND ADVANCED) 54 Attorney Practice Externship 54 Corporate Counsel Externship 55 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Judicial Externship .57 Specialized Externship - Securities Exchange Commission (“S.E.C.”) Observer Program 59 PUBLICATION ACTIVITIES 60 Law Review 60 Law Forum .60 Satisfying Scholarly Writing Requirement through Publication Participation .60 CO-CURRICULAR COMPETITION TEAMS 61 Minimum GPA Requirement for all Co-Curricular Competition Teams 61 Trial Advocacy and Counseling/Negotiation Competitions 61 Moot Court Competitions 62 Moot Court Board 62 CENTERS AT THE SCHOOL OF LAW 63 TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES 65 Legal Skills Teaching Assistants 65 Law Achievement Workshops (“LAW”) Scholars 65 Teaching Scholars 65 Legal Writing Fellows 65 EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS – STUDYING ELSEWHERE 66 POLICIES ON TRANSFER CREDITS TAKEN AS A UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE STUDENT 66 Current JD students taking graduate, study abroad, and law courses 66 Maximum Credits per term when enrolled at two institutions 67 CLASSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF LAW 67 GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE OPTION (NON-LAW COURSEWORK) 68 VISITING AT ANOTHER LAW SCHOOL 68 STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES 68 Aberdeen Summer Abroad Program 69 Curaỗao, The Netherlands Antilles 69 Fall/Spring Programs 69 Semester Exchange Programs through programs approved by the ABA 70 Semester Exchange Programs through foreign institutions (non ABA approved) 70 Semester Study Abroad Policy For Non-Accredited Foreign Programs 70 AREAS OF CONCENTRATION 73 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 73 REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCENTRATION 74 Business Law 74 Criminal Practice 76 Estate Planning 77 Family Law 78 Intellectual Property .79 International and Comparative Law 80 Litigation and Advocacy 82 Public Service 83 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Real Estate Practice .85 COURSE GROUPINGS FOR AREAS WHERE CONCENTRATIONS DO NOT EXIST 86 Electronic Commerce 86 Environmental Law .86 Tax Law 86 Theories of the Law .86 DUAL-DEGREE & POST-JD PROGRAMS 87 COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS 87 J.D./M.B.A 87 J.D./M.P.A 87 J.D./M.S in Criminal Justice .87 J.D./M.S in Negotiations and Conflict Management 88 J.D./Ph.D or Masters in Public Policy .88 J.D./LL.M in Taxation 89 CERTIFICATE IN ESTATE PLANNING 89 ONLINE POST J.D CERTIFICATE IN FAMILY LAW 92 REGISTRATION POLICIES & PROCEDURES 94 PRE-ADMISSION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 94 REGISTRATION FOR FIRST-YEAR COURSES 94 REGISTRATION FOR UPPER LEVEL COURSES 95 LATE REGISTRATION/DROP-ADD 95 REGISTRATION FOR CLINICS, FELLOWS, MOOT COURT AND JOURNALS 97 REGISTRATION FOR EXTERNSHIPS 98 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND PRE- OR CO-REQUISITES 98 HOLDS ON REGISTRATION (HOLD FLAGS) 98 WAIT-LISTS 98 CROSS-DIVISIONAL REGISTRATION 99 AUDITING 99 LEAVE OF ABSENCE 100 FINANCIAL AID 101 FEDERAL DIRECT STAFFORD AND GRADUATE PLUS LOANS 101 FEDERAL COLLEGE WORK-STUDY (FCWS) 101 STATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS 101 BAR EXAMINATION/STUDY LOAN 102 LOAN ASSISTANCE REPAYMENT PROGRAM 102 SCHOOL OF LAW SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS 103 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO QUALIFYING DISABILITY 104 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN SEEKING ACCOMMODATIONS 104 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER RECEIVING ACCOMMODATIONS 105 DOCUMENTATION 106 Verification of Disabilities 106 Verification of Temporary Disability, Illness or Injury 106 COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 108 ABA STANDARD 310 DETERMINATION OF CREDIT HOURS FOR COURSEWORK 108 GENERAL ATTENDANCE POLICY 112 Requirements .112 Religious Holidays 113 Standards for Administration 113 CLASS CANCELLATION 114 Cancellation by instructor 114 Cancellation due to inclement weather .114 COMPUTERS IN THE CLASSROOM 114 EXAM PROCEDURES AND GRADING POLICIES 115 OVERVIEW 115 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN TAKING EXAMS 115 FINAL EXAM DEFERRAL PROCEDURES 116 USE OF COMPUTERS WHEN TAKING EXAMINATIONS 117 ANONYMOUS GRADING 117 GRADING SCALE 118 GRADING POLICIES 119 Mandatory Grading Range for First Year Courses .119 Mandatory Grading Range for Upper Level Courses .120 GRADE SUBMISSION POLICY 120 ACADEMIC PROBATION 120 MANDATORY ACADEMIC SUPPORT CURRICULUM 121 DISMISSAL FOR ACADEMIC REASONS 121 GRADE APPEAL RULES AND PROCEDURES 123 Grading policy (Section I) 123 Grading standards (Section II) 123 Grounds For Challenging A Grade (Section III) 123 Procedures For Challenging Grades (Section IV) 124 Appeal (Section V) .126 Exclusivity of Procedure (Section VI) .127 UNIVERSITY POLICIES 128 OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY SERVICES 128 Official Campus Communication – University of Baltimore Email 128 Emergency Text Alert System 129 TUITION RELATED POLICIES 130 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Financial Clearance 130 Refund and Reduction of Tuition and Fees 130 STUDENT CONDUCT POLICIES 130 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 130 TITLE IX: SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND NONDISCRIMINATION 130 POLICY ON STUDENT COMPLAINTS IMPLICATING ABA COMPLIANCE 132 WHO’S WHO AROUND UNIVERSITY OF BALTMORE 134 UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE ADMINISTRATION 134 SCHOOL OF LAW ADMINISTRATION AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF 134 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 DEAN’S MESSAGE Dear Students, Welcome (or welcome back) to the University of Baltimore School of Law Some of you are just beginning your careers at UB, while others are returning as seasoned law school veterans I’m glad you’re all here, and I look forward to seeing you around the building in the coming months The UB School of Law offers students many academic opportunities Our curriculum ranges from courses in substantive law and legal theory to nationally renowned clinics, externships and other highly practical learning experiences You can enrich your academic experience by working on journals, moot court teams and skills-based courses You’ll find it all here To take full advantage of the school’s rich curricular offerings, weigh your options carefully and plan ahead I strongly encourage you to meet with an academic adviser and to attend the sessions on curriculum planning offered by the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) That office, under the direction of Associate Dean Dionne Koller, is available to assist you with all your academic needs Don’t hesitate to visit our new Dean of Students, Paul Manrique, on the 7th floor of the John and Frances Angelos Law Center And visit me too (I’m also on the 7th floor) – I love to talk to students about their UB experience and their plans for the future You should also work with the Law Career Development Office to begin your career path through clerkships, summer jobs, volunteer opportunities and pro bono work Also, find a student organization that interests you, and take time to attend some of the fascinating lectures and conferences held here Please keep in mind that a law school education takes place both inside and outside the classroom Finally, during your years at UB, enjoy Baltimore Sample the great restaurants, museums and music found all around town – and root for the Orioles, even as they rebuild So go O’s and go UB! Ronald Weich University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Ronald Weich Dean University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Any student who has a GPA below 2.0 and is not subject to immediate academic dismissal, as described below, will be placed on academic probation Mandatory Academic Support Curriculum The School of Law is committed to student success To that end, day students whose cumulative GPAs are below 2.80 after the completion of their second semester will be required to take in their third semester a designated course (LAW 615 Rules and Reasoning) that focuses on legal analysis and writing in connection with a specific doctrinal subject It is fully intended that such students will be required to take the designated course in their third semester; however, the School of Law reserves the right to require that some students take the course in their fourth semester instead, should this be necessary in light of available spaces in the third semester offerings of the course Evening students whose cumulative GPAs are below 2.80 after the completion of their second semester will be required to take in their fourth semester a designated course that focuses on legal analysis and writing in connection with a specific doctrinal subject Dismissal for Academic Reasons Grounds for Dismissal Full-time day students are dismissed for academic deficiency after their first semester if they have a grade point average below 1.50 Part-time students are dismissed for academic deficiency after their second semester of law school if they have a grade point average below 1.50 All students both full-time and parttime are dismissed for academic deficiency after their first semester in law school if their grade point average is below 1.00 All students have the right to appeal to the Academic Review Committee as set forth below The Academic Standards Committee considers these appeals using the same standards that it uses to evaluate the appeals of students who have earned less than a 2.00 grade point average after their first full year in law school In subsequent semesters, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in all of the academic work undertaken at the School of Law in order to remain in good standing As a result, most students will be assessed for academic dismissal for failing to maintain a grade point average of 2.0 after they have completed all of their firstyear required courses In no event, however, will this assessment take place 121 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 beyond the end of the fall semester of the second year a student has been enrolled at the law school For these purposes, students are deemed to have completed a first year course after they have taken the course once without regard to the repeat rules Appeals of Academic Dismissals A student who has been academically dismissed has a right to appeal the academic dismissal by filing a petition with the Academic Standards Committee The appeal will be granted if the student can clearly demonstrate the following: a Extraordinary circumstances caused the student's academic deficiency; b Those circumstances have been eliminated; and c There is good reason to believe that the student can satisfactorily complete his or her law studies A student who has been dismissed for academic deficiency may submit a petition in writing in the form of a letter to the Chair of the Academic Standards Committee If a student believes his or her academic deficiency was due to a health-related condition, the student is encouraged to submit with the petition any supporting documentation of the condition The Academic Standards Committee holds hearings on such petitions three times a year, usually in June, August and January Students have the right to one hearing before the Committee, at a time of their choosing within a year of their dismissal If the Academic Standards Committee decides to readmit a student, it may impose conditions upon this readmission 122 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Grade Appeal Rules and Procedures (Adopted on March 12, 1998; Amended February 22, 2006, November 30, 2010, April 13, 2016 and January 24, 2018) Grading policy (Section I) There are several different mechanisms for evaluating a student's work, including examinations, classroom participation, papers, and performance in a clinical or simulation course For all of these, students have the right to a grade that is based on their actual course performance as compared to an articulated standard applied to all those taking the course Grading, however, is not and cannot be an exact science The rights under this policy, therefore, are limited to ensuring that students receive the faculty member's good faith evaluation of their work Moreover, in order for the protection of anonymous grading to be meaningful, students not have the right to negotiate with a faculty member for a higher grade once an examination has been graded Grading standards (Section II) A A professor shall have a written uniform, identifiable standard which shall be applied to all examination answers and other student work used to calculate any part of a student's grade in the course This standard may, but need not, quantify the precise allocation of points used to calculate the grade A written copy of this standard must be shown, upon request, to the students who were graded under that standard B Grading student work other than examinations, such as papers, performance in a clinical or simulation course, and classroom participation, requires far greater flexibility Accordingly, the uniform, identifiable standard for such work may be much more general than for examinations C A professor must keep for one year, from the date grades are posted on MyUB, some record from which he or she can inform the student of the manner in which the student was evaluated and graded in the course Grounds For Challenging A Grade (Section III) A As provided by the policies of the University System of Maryland, the only recognized grounds for challenging a grade are: 123 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 That a clerical error, such as arithmetic, recording, or actual failure to have read a substantial part of a student's answer, was committed by the faculty member or an administrator, or That the grade was awarded in an arbitrary or capricious manner Arbitrary and capricious grading is defined as the assignment of a grade without any reasonable basis or on the basis of a standard other than that described in Section II.A Procedures For Challenging Grades (Section IV) A A formal written challenge to a law school grade must be filed with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs within thirty (30) calendar days after the later of the following: the final date on which grades are due to be posted or the date on which the grade is actually posted All grade challenges must be on an official grade challenge form, available from the Office of Academic Affairs in the Dean's Suite B Prior to submission of a grade challenge, the student must consult with the faculty member responsible for the grade, as outlined in sections B.1 – B.3, below, and must meet with the Assistant Dean of Students, as outlined in section B.4., below The consultation with the faculty member is defined as a substantive discussion of the grade Such consultation shall include, when feasible, an in-person meeting with the faculty member and a review by the student of the graded bluebook or typed examination or paper along with any other written explanatory material made available by the faculty member, such as the written standard used in the grading process, or model answers Should an in-person meeting not be reasonably feasible, consultation may be by telephone or electronic means If the faculty member is not available for the required consultation for any reason within the thirty (30) day period set forth above, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs may extend the period for challenging a grade for an additional reasonable period, or may waive the required consultation to permit the student to file the formal challenge The purpose of the consultation is for the faculty member to explain the basis of the student's grade The faculty member is permitted to change a grade only due to clerical error When submitting a 124 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 change of grade form to change a student's grade on the basis of a clerical error, a faculty member shall identify with particularity on the change of grade form the nature of the clerical error The faculty member is not permitted to change a grade on the basis of a review of the quality of the work In addition to consulting with the faculty member prior to the filing of the challenge, a student must also meet with the Assistant Dean of Students prior to filing the challenge in order to discuss what constitutes appropriate grounds to challenge a grade This meeting is for advisory purposes only Nothing said by the Assistant Dean of Students should be taken as agreement that a challenge is valid, nor will it have any effect on the decision of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs C After consultation with the faculty member (or waiver of the consultation requirement by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs), and after meeting with the Assistant Dean of Students, a student may present a formal written challenge to the grade to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, pursuant to Section A, above D The student's written challenge shall state: That the student has complied with the consultation requirement of section IV.A Facts, which, if found to be true, would be sufficient to show the basis for the claim of clerical error or for the claim that the grade was awarded in an arbitrary or capricious manner, and The remedy or resolution sought E The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs shall dismiss the grade challenge for failure to state a prima facie case for any of the following reasons: Failure to allege timely compliance with procedural requirements, Failure to allege one of the allowable grounds under section III., or Failure to state sufficient facts for the Associate Dean to determine whether the student has stated a prima facie case for one of the allowable grounds 125 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 If the challenge is dismissed for failure to state a prima facie case, the student may file an amended challenge within ten (10) working days of receiving the notice of dismissal F The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs shall determine whether the student has complied with the above procedures and whether the student has stated a prima facie case, and, if so, meet with the student (or in the case of a group of students, a chosen representative of the group) and the faculty member The Associate Dean may determine whether to meet with the student and faculty member together or separately The Associate Dean may also conduct any necessary further investigation The Associate Dean shall change a grade that is being challenged or award other appropriate relief, if he or she determines that the original grade is incorrect because of clerical error or was awarded in an arbitrary or capricious manner At the request of the faculty member, the Associate Dean also has the discretion to decide whether to change a grade due to the discovery of an egregious error in grading, which, in the opinion of the faculty member, would amount to a constructive arbitrary and capricious grade if unchanged Within twentyfive (25) working days from the receipt of the written challenge, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs shall issue a written decision to the student(s) and faculty member Prior to issuing a decision, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs shall consult with the Dean and in that consultation the Dean shall review the entire record The decision issued by the Associate Dean after that consultation shall be the final decision of the School of Law Appeal (Section V) A The student or faculty member may appeal the decision of the Associate Dean to the Dean of the University of Baltimore School of Law in writing within ten (10) working days of receiving the written decision from the Associate Dean B The only basis for an appeal of a decision of the Associate Dean to the Dean shall be a clear error of substance or procedure by the Associate Dean The basis for the appeal and the remedy sought must be clearly stated by the student or faculty member C The Dean, to the extent possible, shall rule on the appeal on the basis of the written submission and the written decision of the Associate Dean 126 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 D The Dean shall render a binding, final decision on a grade challenge appeal within twenty (20) working days of receipt of an appeal Exclusivity of Procedure (Section VI) These rules state the only grounds and procedures for challenging a grade received in a course at the University of Baltimore School of Law These rules implement the University of Baltimore Student Policies and Procedures for Grievances by students, are consistent with those grievance procedures, and are based upon student rights protected therein These rules also implement and are consistent with University System of Maryland policies concerning grade appeals 127 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 UNIVERSITY POLICIES Although a select few University policies are highlighted here, all University of Baltimore policies are available on the University Policy Guide and/or on the student portal (MyUB) Office of Technology Services Official Campus Communication – University of Baltimore Email The University of Baltimore requires use of the ubalt.edu e-mail account in all official University administrative and academic communications in order to: • • • • Streamline campus communications Increase security of University e-mails Ensure that official University announcements are sent to active e-mail accounts Enhance the student experience by maintaining a standard e-mail protocol and directory throughout the University It is important to check the ubalt.edu account on a regular basis, as e-mails constitute an official means of communication regarding University policies, deadlines and other important student information Effective Aug 12, 2019 you will not be able to automatically forward your UB email to a personal email account This change is in response to ongoing security issues The Office of Technology Services works diligently to safeguard users, but is unable to protect personal email accounts against fraudulent attempts once items are forwarded This security measure is deemed necessary to assist in our efforts to defend against targeted impersonation emails and emails that have been used to defraud members of the University community The decision to discontinue email forwarding was made with input from members of the Student Government Association (SGA), Office of the Provost, Office of Student Success & Support Services, Office of Community Life, Governance Steering Committee, and members of the University administration The student resource guide, IT for Students, is available for information on NetID, MyUB portal, email, printing, wireless and more myUB is the official source for your academic information You can view your schedule of classes, grades and email communications through the portal 128 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Please contact the OTS Call Center at (410) 837-6262 with any questions or for further assistance Emergency Text Alert System The University of Baltimore has a state-of-the-art emergency text alert system designed for the campus community The system is capable of sending emergency messages instantly to: • All registered text message capable mobile phones, • Smart or satellite phones, • E-mail addresses Students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to register for this emergency notification system Once registered, you will be alerted to any emergency on campus regardless of where you are—on, off or enroute to campus This is the most secure way for the UB community to receive notifications critical to your safety and well being In addition to receiving alerts in the event of a campus emergency, users can elect to receive notices concerning traffic and severe weather To sign up for Text Alerts: Sign into the MyUB portal Under tools, click on the "Campus Text Alert System" icon You will be redirected to the set up page - follow the instructions Have your cell phone with you and turned on Users can manage their personal accounts to make updates to their devices or contact information Specific text message verbiage and their respective explanations can be found at TEXT ALERT MESSAGE EXPLANATIONS The purpose for this standardized language is to provide emergency notification in the shortest time possible containing as much information as can be sent in a limited text message environment At least once a semester the system will be tested The text message you receive during this test will state clearly that it is NOT an actual emergency Please note, depending on your wireless service agreement a nominal charge may be incurred for receiving text messages If you experience any difficulties in setting up your account, please contact the Office of Technology Services at ext 6262 129 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Tuition Related policies Financial Clearance Every semester, students are required to show financial clearance For every student, financial clearance means demonstrating your intention for payment for a given semester Financial clearance can mean different things to different students For some, it may mean creating a payment plan in CashNet For others, submitting a FAFSA, and for others submitting their financial guarantee paperwork to show a third party is paying their tuition Financial clearance does not mean you have to be paid in full by the payment due date Rather, each student should take action to carry out the manner in which they intend to cover their tuition for the semester For questions and information see more from Student Financial Services on the web Refund and Reduction of Tuition and Fees Students who choose to withdraw from a course may be eligible for a tuition refund according to the policies established by the Office of the Bursar The refund and reduction calendar is updated for each semester on their website Student Conduct policies The Office of Community Life and the Dean of Students maintains policies relating to student conduct, privacy, academic integrity, sexual harassment, nondiscrimination and ADA services/grievance procedures Please visit the webpage or the office itself in the Academic center to find out more about these policies Safety precautions The website for the University Police provides detailed information about drug and alcohol polices on campus, sexual assault policies, campus sex crimes prevention and emergency communications The University of Baltimore has introduced LiveSafe, a revolutionary emergency phone app that connects UB students, faculty and staff to the UB Police Department in a seamless manner, allowing for more efficient communications and response For details on the LiveSafe application, please see the website Title IX: Sexual Misconduct and Nondiscrimination 130 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of—and prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of—sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected characteristics in its policies, programs, activities or employment practices; this includes inquiries regarding Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 as amended ("Title IX"), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Inquiries or complaints regarding sexual misconduct and other gender-based discrimination, including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, should be directed immediately to the Title IX coordinator, Anita Harewood, vice president, Office of Government and Public Affairs, Academic Center, Room 114, phone: 410.837.4533, T9@ubalt.edu, or to the Office of Community Life, Academic Center, Room 112, phone: 410.837.4755, T9@ubalt.edu, or to the Office of Human Resources, Charles Royal Building, Third Floor, 410.837.5410, T9@ubalt.edu Sexual misconduct and other gender-based discrimination reports will be handled under the University of Baltimore Sexual Misconduct Policy Inquiries or complaints regarding other forms of discrimination, such as complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity or other legally protected characteristics, should be directed immediately to the following offices: • • For inquiries or complaints against students, contact the Office of Community Life, Academic Center, Room 112, 410.837.4755, communitylife@ubalt.edu For inquiries or complaints against faculty or staff, contact the Office of Human Resources, 1319 N Charles St., Charles Royal Building, 3rd Floor, 410-837.5410 131 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 POLICY ON STUDENT COMPLAINTS IMPLICATING ABA COMPLIANCE The ABA Standards for a Program of Legal Education require that accredited law schools provide students with an opportunity to notify the administration of a significant problem that directly implicates the school’s program of legal education and its compliance with the ABA Standards The procedures for filing and addressing such complaints at University of Baltimore School of Law are as follows: Filing a Complaint A student who wishes to file a formal complaint must submit a written statement by email to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at oaa@ubalt.edu The writing must describe in detail the behavior, program, or process complained of and demonstrate how it implicates the School of Law’s program of legal education and its compliance with an identified ABA standard The writing must provide the name of the student submitting the complaint and the student’s official University of Baltimore email address A complaint may not be submitted without this identifying information Resolving the Complaint The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, or his or her designee, will acknowledge the complaint by email within business days of receipt Within 10 business days of acknowledgment, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, or his or her designee, shall meet with the complaining student or respond to the complaint in writing by email In this meeting or written response, the student will receive either a substantive response to the complaint or information about what steps are being taken by the administration to address or further investigate the complaint (with the cooperation and assistance of appropriate faculty members and administrators if necessary) If further investigation is needed, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, or his or her designee, will notify the student when the investigation is complete with a substantive response to the complaint Appeal Process 132 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 If the student is dissatisfied with the outcome or resolution, the student has the right to appeal the decision to the Dean of the School of Law The student must submit any appeal in writing by email not more than 10 business days after receipt of the substantive response to the complaint The Dean’s decision shall be communicated to the student within 20 business days of the submission of the appeal The Dean’s decision is final Maintaining a Written Record of the Complaint The School of Law shall maintain a complete written record of each complaint and subsequent communications, to include documentation of the final resolution, in a confidential manner The record will be retained from the date of the final resolution through the date of the next accreditation review Protection against Retaliation The School of Law prohibits retaliation by a faculty member, administrator, staff employee, or student against any student who makes a complaint under this Policy Not Exclusive Complaint Policy or Procedure The University of Baltimore School of Law Student Policies and Procedures Manual contains separate Policies These policies include, but are not limited to, procedures pertaining to complaints of sexual harassment or other forms of discrimination, complaints under the Honor Code, and complaints under the University Student Code of Conduct Where more than one policy may apply to a complaint, the School of Law shall follow the policy it deems most appropriate to the situation 133 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 WHO’S WHO AROUND UNIVERSITY OF BALTMORE University of Baltimore Administration Kurt Schmoke, President Darlene B Smith, Executive Vice President & Provost Llatetra Esters, Dean of Students Anita Harewood, Vice President, Government & Community Relations/Title IX Coordinator School of Law Administration and Professional Staff Ronald Weich, Dean Victoria Schultz, Associate Dean for Administration Shavaun O’Brien, Assistant to the Dean Office of Academic Affairs (410-837-4468, ublawacadaff@ubalt.edu) Dionne Koller, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Gregory R Bordelon, Professor of the Practice and Director of Bar Success Claudia Diamond, Assistant Dean for Academic and Writing Support Laurie Beth Harow, Assistant Dean for Enrollment and Academic Planning Paul Manrique, Assistant Dean for Students Keri Hickey, Director of Student Support Katie Rolfes, Program Administrative Assistant Office of Law Admissions Jeffrey Zavrotny, Assistant Dean, Law Admissions Claire Valentine, Associate Director Shauna Ware, Assistant Director Alumni & External Relations Christine Stutz, Director of Communications Director Strategic Outreach & Alumni Engagement Experiential Education Program Margaret Johnson, Associate Dean for Experiential Education Neha Lall, Professor of Practice and Director of Externships Laura Garcia, Clinic Administrator Diversity Initiatives Mark Bell, Assistant Director, Diversity Initiatives Lenora Giles, Coordinator, Fannie Angelos Program for Academic Excellence 134 University of Baltimore School of Law Student Handbook 2019-2020 Finance and Administration Senior Business Manager Graduate Tax Program Professor Fred Brown, Director Graduate Tax Program Law Career Development Office Alyssa Fieo, Assistant Dean of Career Services Katheryn Anderson, Associate Director Jernee Bramble, Associate Director Alyson Todd, Associate Director Law Library Harvey Morrell, Interim Director, Law Library (Associate Director for Collections and Database Services) Charles Pipins, Associate Director, Public Services Masters in Law in the US Program (LOTUS) Professor Odeana Neal, Director, LLM LOTUS Program Post-JD Certificate in Family Law Associate Professor Barbara Babb, Director, Post-JD Certificate in Family Law Program 135 ... go O’s and go UB! 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